Eminent Georgians and State Affairs Stir in Athens
The Athens Weekly Banner notes Morris as a candidate for the University of Georgia chair of Belles Lettres, discusses pension system fraud fears, praises General McMahon, and reports on Governor Pennoyer’s conduct and Oregon dispatch reactions. It also covers Central Railroad troubles and court actions surrounding reorganization plans in Georgia.
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Charles Morris
Belles Lettres
University of Georgia
Board of Trustees
Board of Force
Georgia
Sylvanus Morris
Morris
University of
Pennoyer
Oregon
Gresham
Boor
Ishness
Pacific Coast
Pennzyer
Gen. Harrison
West
Savannah News
Evan P. Howziu
Harvey Jonneon
Fulton
Antwerp
Buck Must Go In Democratic Dispatch From Washington
The press corpus opines that A E Buck, Georgia Republican boss, may lose his job under pressure from President Cleveland's administration. Critics urge swift action, citing Buck's alleged race-baiting and meddling with elections, while supporters caution against hasty moves amid party interests. The piece also notes Sickles’ drive to make Gettysburg a national park and warns of private road incursions threatening the battlefield’s historic character.
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Washington
A. E. Buck
Georgis
Buck
Mr. Cleveland
Smith
Crisp
Georgia
Battle Field of
Gettysburg
National Park
Congress
Daniel E. Sickles
Gettysburg Field
Battle Field Memorial Association
Pickett
Editorial Roundup on Duels Cabins and Politics
Editorial excerpts discuss laws against deadly duels in Mexico, President Cleveland's stance on office seekers, Georgia politics and diplomats, reactions to the Chicago Tribune on Hoke Smith, Cuba liberty, uprisings, white cap law enforcement, and praise for Judge Emory Speer. Notable names include Cleveland, Hoke Smith, Sartorius brothers, Evan P. Howell, Harvey Johnson, and E. Burd Grabb.
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Mexico
Cleveland
The
Chicago Tribune
Georgia
Hoke Smith
Gsovera
St. Louis
Chicago
Cuba
Sartorius Brothers
Edgefield
S. C
The German Emperor Faces Army Bill Resolve
The German Emperor shows firm intent on enforcing the army bill. The Reichstag’s decisive stance signals strong resolve, with William reportedly expressing marked disappointment at perceived obstacles to the measure.
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Germany
Reichstag
William
Preventive Bill Mentioned in Sav News Editorial
An editorial in the Savannah News warns against any section allowing such desecration and says an effort will be made to pass a bill mirroring the suggestion. The piece emphasizes strict legislative action to curb improper conduct.
Local papers tease editors and judges in witty notes
Georgia papers from Macon to Augusta and Atlanta poke fun at public figures. Judge Tom Gibson of the Augusta paper is named to judge a baby show amid lighthearted commentary. The Atlanta paper coins the term Dinky Botts for the subtreasury plan while Augusta asks when fighting in South America and baseball feuds will end. Columbus paper warms up its sharp editorial lines with quips about headline writers.
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Macon Evening News
Tom Gibson
Augusta Evening News
Atlanta Herald
Augusta Herald
South America
Columbus Enquirer-Law
Gone to His Last Fire
A San Francisco Chronicle graphic tale proclaims the chief of the city fire department has died in a blaze. The piece suggests the tragedy as a dramatic, public-facing moment for the department and city.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Cavol Argus
Sam Jones
Jones
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case. F J Cheney & Co p rop 3 Toledo Ohio. Endorsers West Truax Waxpine Marvin testify to Cheney's honesty and ability. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle 50 cents. Sold by all druggists. Testimonials free.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Roledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Toledo
O. Waxpine
Kasasa & Marvin
O. Hall
Presidential Appointments Publicized May 10
The president announced several appointments including Frank H. Jones of Illinois as assistant postmaster general Stephen P Condon of Tennessee as marshal of the eastern district Erastus D Fenner of Louisiana as drugs and chemicals examiner Edward Myers Gilkeson of West Virginia as collector of internal revenue William B Hudson named postmaster at Griffin Georgia replacing F W Thurman John A Dyson of Washington Georgia fills vacancy created by Susie Q Gatchell removal
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Washington
Frank H. Jones
Illinois
Stephen P. Condon
Tennessee
United States
Erastus D. Fenner
Louisiana
New Orleans
Edward Myers Gilkeson
West Virginia
Internal Revenue
District of
William B. Hudson
Griffin
F. W. Thurman
John A. Dyson
Washington, Ga
Susie Q. Gatchell
A Father's Gratitude White Swelling and Scrofula
A concise item notes a father's thanks amid a case described as white swelling and scrofula. It outlines medical concern and familial gratitude, reflecting early 19th century medical language and public health interest.
Condition of Cotton Planting Across States Report
The May cotton report shows planting progress near average with 85.2 percent of planned breadth planted by May 1. State by state figures include Virginia 11, North Carolina 85, South Carolina 90, Georgia 93, Florida 92, Alabama 9, Mississippi 65, Louisiana 87, Texas 81, Arkansas 71, Tennessee 66. Seed scarcity will limit replanting. acreage estimates due June 1.
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Wasninetox
Department of Agriculture
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Arkansas
Tennessee
Trouble Ahead in Telegraphers Order Over Missing Funds
Telegraph operators in Vinton Ia expect trouble as the Order of Railroad Telegraphers meets May 15. An executive review shows missing funds, including general and protective funds totaling about 40000 dollars, casting doubt on Treasurer Fox and questioning Grand Chief Ramsey's authority amid strikes.
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Vinton
Order of
O. Fox
D. G. Ramsey
Rock Island
Burm
Cedar Rapids
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Athens Weekly Banner
Athens Publishing CO
SLONE
Ecee
Lqsboos
Martin T. McMahon
Grand Army of the Republic
Society of the Potomac
New York
McMahon
Herr Richter
Central Railroad
Toad
Justice Jackson
Supreme Court
Atlanta
Central
Gettysburg Battle Field
Pensylvania
Mansyunk
Chrisman
Gzx
E. Burd Grune
KE. Burd Grabb, Jr
Dink Botts
Pod Dismuke
E. Burd Grabb
Boston Globe
South
Memphis Appeal Avalanche
May
Emory Speer
Railond
Eorror Tripsett
Thomasville Times
Columbus Equirer-Sun
Mr. Blount
Frank
Macon Telegraph
Judge Turner
Tue
Sparta Ishmaelite
Colquitt
Senate
Savannah Press
Judge Pardee
Joe Judgsdavkson
John L. McMurray
Ravenswood, W. Va
Hood
McMurray
Rinvenswond
Castoria
Miss
Castorix
Ent
Charleston
Savannah
Macon
Birmingham
Memphis
Mobile
Nashville
Montgomery
Chattanooga
Augusta
Michael Davitt
Lonnox
Cork
Soldi
Lyndon
Athens
George
Jack
New
Dale Bil Goods
W. McGrege
Athens, GA
Chance
Daily Banner
Bante
Banner
Athens GA
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